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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through To the Edge of the World Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Ishi give Timawi after Timawi suggests that they can force the saldu out of the Bushki village?
(a) He suggests that they sleep on it and discuss the issue tomorrow.
(b) He suggests that Timawi is thinking with his heart and not his brain.
(c) He says nothing, but hopes that Timawi will forget about the idea.
(d) He suggests that they plan a late night attack on the saldu cabin.

2. How long is Ishi away looking for a new location for the village?
(a) Four days and four nights.
(b) Five days and five nights.
(c) A full week.
(d) Three days and three nights.

3. What does Ishi decide to do with the hide of the deer that he kills?
(a) To give it to Tushi so that she can make a warm blanket.
(b) To give it to Mother so that she can make a new warm skirt for winter.
(c) To present it to Grandfather as a gift.
(d) To make a new quiver for his arrows.

4. By the time that Ishi and Tushi see the saldu at the marsh, how long have the Yahi been in hiding?
(a) Six turnings of the moon (six months).
(b) Nine moon cycles (nine months).
(c) Seven turnings of the moon (or seven years).
(d) Fourteen years.

5. Why does Ishi burn off his hair?
(a) He believes that it will keep the saldu away.
(b) It is a sign of mourning for the family members that have died.
(c) As a man, he must keep his hair short.
(d) He falls asleep too close to the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ishi and Elder Uncle go to hunt?

2. What prediction does Mother make about the New Year?

3. How does Ishi get rid of the brown bear that wants his cave?

4. What does the Golden Gate headland remind Ishi of?

5. What signs of mourning is Ishi wearing when he returns to Tuliyani?

(see the answer key)

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